In a life-threatening emergency

Dial 911, or go to the UAB Emergency Department (on the corner of 6th Ave. Southand 18th St. South, the UAB Highlands Emergency Department (1201 11th Ave. South) or the nearest Emergency Department.

For urgent mental health concerns

When SHWC is closed go to the UAB Emergency Department,UAB Highlands Emergency Department or the nearest Emergency Department.

For eye emergencies

Dial 911 or go directly to the Callahan Eye Foundation Emergency Department, open 24 hours/7 days a week, located at 1720 University Blvd.or go to the UAB or UAB Highlands Emergency Department.

For accidental needle sticks

See the document below for how to proceed.

Fluid Exposure Guidelines

If you have been sexually assaulted

• UAB Title IX Resource Guide
• Crisis Center Bham Rape Response
  24-Hour Assistance (205) 323-7273 or (800) 656-HOPE
• UAB Student Health & Wellness Center (205) 934-3580
• UAB Emergency Department (205) 934-5101
• UAB Police Department 934-3535 or 911

If you have an illness and need advice/assistance when Student Health & Wellness is closed (nights, weekends, and holidays), call the university paging operator at (205) 934-3411 and ask for the doctor on-call for Student Health & Wellness.

If you ever experience any problems with our after-hours service please contact our office at studenthealth@uab.edu or call 934-3580.